Employee in Grounds Maintenance and Upkeep Work

About the job

Employee in Grounds Maintenance and Upkeep Work

Plantahof | 80 % | Landquart

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The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts and countless sunny days per year. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the cantonal administration of Graubünden with us.

The Plantahof is a department within the Department of Economic Affairs and Social Affairs and the competence centre for agricultural education and advisory services in the canton of Graubünden. In addition to the agricultural vocational school, Plantahof offers various advanced courses, further training courses and conferences and is responsible for comprehensive advice and the dissemination of expertise for the benefit of the Graubünden and Glarus agricultural and alpine farms and other groups involved in agricultural topics. For these purposes, it also operates its own experimental and estate farm at four different locations, including two farm shops. Finally, it has a conference centre with a boarding house, lecture hall and catering operation.

We are looking for an employee in grounds maintenance and upkeep work from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement.

Your area of responsibility

• Maintenance and upkeep of green areas, lawns, hedges and flower beds
• Cleaning and maintenance of squares, paths and other indoor and outdoor areas including winter service
• Maintenance, cleaning and inspection of pool vehicles and ensuring their operational readiness
• Supervision of the Chur Waldhaus/Plantahof branch
• Assistance in preparing seminar rooms, guest care and special events

What we expect from you

• Training or professional experience in horticulture, grounds maintenance or facility upkeep or a comparable qualification
• Independent and reliable working style as well as the ability to organise work according to maintenance plans and operational requirements
• Driving licence category B
• Willingness to work weekends, especially for winter service and special events
• The general working language is German; knowledge of another cantonal language is an advantage

Our benefits

Flexible working time models and, where possible, including home office and mobile working Work-life balance with at least 5 weeks’ holiday and seniority leave Special social allowance in addition to child allowance and support for third-party childcare Attractive salary and social benefits Diverse training and further education opportunities Opportunity to help shape the future of the canton Learn more about our benefits

Workplace

Plantahof
Kantonsstrasse 17
7302 Landquart

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Lars Arpagaus, telephone number 081 257 60 10.

Application deadline: 29 November 2026

For questions, Erich Fischer (Head of Maintenance Department) is available by phone at 081 257 61 22.

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